Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman for a recap of a few of this week’s biggest headlines. Kalispell City Council takes a major step toward redesigning Main Street by applying for a $25 million federal grant, aiming to make downtown safer and more walkable through a "road diet" project.

We also dive into the passage of Bobby’s Law, new statewide legislation that raises penalties for drunk driving following the death of Columbia Falls resident Bobby Dewbre. And in education news, Deer Park School is seeking voter approval of a $4 million bond to replace aging infrastructure, modernize classrooms, and add administrative space.

Read more of today’s stories:
Council appears likely to seek $25 million grant to redesign Main Street in Kalispell
Governor signs Bobby’s Law, imposing tougher drunk driving penalties
Deer Park School puts $4M bond before voters for new building

Read more local and state coverage:
Fine mountain dining returns to Kandahar Lodge on Big Mountain
Tribute concert honors Whitefish resident's commitment to music
FVCC raises over $60,000 for scholarships
Columbia Falls skate park opens to rave reviews
Man who threatened couple with knife given suspended sentence
New FWP supervisor’s career rooted in connecting community with science

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